St. Richard of Chichester Parish Barnesville, PA
Parish Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Monday, January 26th
Parish Office Closed
WINTER STORM STATEMENT JANUARY 2026
Dear Parishioners,
Due to the impending winter storm, it is highly suggested that you attend one of the Saturday evening Masses this weekend.
On Saturday evening Mass at Saint John XXIII is at 3:30PM and Mass at Saint Richard is at 5:30PM.
There will be no Mass at Saint John XXIII on Sunday, January 25th.
There will be a Mass at Saint Richard at 10:30AM on Sunday, January 25th.
However, the roads, parking lot, sidewalks and stairs may be snow covered and slippery. Come at your own risk.
Please remember the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday does not oblige in cases of severe weather. However, it is still laudatory to spend some time in prayer, reflection, viewing Mass virtually, etc., in order to keep holy the Lord’s Day.
Please be safe and warm.
God Bless!
Fr. Finlan
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekday Mass
Vigil / Sunday Mass
Vigil / Sunday Mass
Monday, January 26th
7:00 AM Mass: SJ
(held at St. Richards)
Tuesday, January 27th
7:00 AM Mass: SJ
(held at St. Richard)
Wednesday, January 28th
7:00 AM Mass
Thursday, January 29th
7:00 AM Mass
Friday, January 30th
No Mass
Vigil / Sunday Mass
Vigil / Sunday Mass
Vigil / Sunday Mass
Saturday, January 31st
Vigil
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM Confessions
5:30 PM Mass
Sunday, February 1st
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass at 10:30 AM
Diocese of Allentown
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator::
Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, M.A.,NCC, LPC– Direct Phone: 800-791-9209
victimsassistance@allentowndiocese.org
Diocesan Secretary for Youth Protection & Catholic Human Services
Pamela Russo, MSW, MS - Phone: 610-871-5200 Ext. 2204
The Diocese of Allentown provides assistance to anyone who, as a minor, was sexually abused by a priest, deacon, or employee/volunteer of the Diocese/Parish. Parents, guardians, children, and survivors of sexual abuse are invited & encouraged to contact the Diocese of Allentown for more info about this program. The fullness of compassion should be extended to these victims by the Church. To lean more about the Diocese of Allentown’s Youth Protection
Programs, Sexual Abuse Policy, & Code of Conduct, please visit www.allentowndiocese.org & click on “Youth
Protection” in the upper right hand corner of the page.
Sacraments
Sacrament of Baptism
Sacrament of Marriage
Sacrament of Marriage
Baptisms are usually celebrated on a Sunday afternoon. Parents need to be registered parishioners and attend a Baptismal Preparation Class. At least one Godparent must be a practicing Catholic for a valid reception of Baptism and also obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from
their parish.
Sacrament of Marriage
Sacrament of Marriage
Sacrament of Marriage
Arrangements should be made at least 6 months prior to the proposed wedding date to begin pre-nuptial instructions. Please call the parish office for more information and schedule an appointment with the Pastor.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays @ 5:00 pm -5:15 pm or call the rectory to schedule an appointment.
Sponsor Eligibility
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Certificates of Eligibility for Baptism and Confirmation require the sponsor to be a registered & active member of the parish, and if married, in a valid marriage recognized by the Catholic Church.
Please call the parish office for additional information.
About Saint Richard
Saint Richard of Chichester was born in 1197 in a little town a few miles from Worcester, England. He and his elder brother were left orphans while still young and his brother was imprisoned as a result of their property’s unpaid debts. Richard gave up the studies which ...read more
Parish History
St. Richard's Parish was established in 1946 as the Mission Church by Father Joseph McCaffrey of St. Canicus, Mahanoy City, PA. Services were held in Ryan Twp Fire Company, Lakewood ballroom and the Lakewood Tennis club building. In October 1950 Cardinal Dougherty established the Mission as a full-fledged parish under the direction of Fr. Edwin Horn...read more.